On Wednesday, a group of protesters calling for a ceasefire in Gaza entered the Cannon House Office Building, a congressional office just across the street from the US Capitol Building. The demonstration was organized by two Jewish groups, Jewish Voice for Peace and...
Netanyahu Says Biden Pledged to Help Continue War on Gaza
After meeting with President Biden on Wednesday, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he secured a pledge that the US would help Israel continue its bombardment of Gaza. "We agreed on actions and deeds that ensure the continuation of our just war. We agreed...
US Vetoes UN Security Resolution Calling for ‘Humanitarian Pauses’ in Gaza
The US on Wednesday vetoed a Brazilian-proposed UN Security Council resolution that would have called for "humanitarian pauses" to allow the delivery of aid to Gaza. The US was the only member of the Security Council to vote against the proposal, which is enough to...
Biden Backs Israel’s Claim That It Didn’t Bomb Gaza Hospital
President Biden arrived in Israel on Wednesday and backed Israel’s claim that it did not bomb the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday, saying it appeared the “other team” was responsible. “Based on what I’ve seen, it appears as though it was done by...
White House Has Discussed Military Response If Hezbollah Attacks Israel
The White House has discussed the possibility of using military force against Hezbollah if the Lebanese Shia group launches a significant attack on Israel, Axios reported on Tuesday. The report reads: "The scenario of using US military force if Hezbollah were to join...
US, Allies Defeat UN Security Council Resolution for Gaza Ceasefire
On Monday night, the US and its allies voted down a UN Security Council resolution that would have called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza as civilians in the enclave are under a brutal siege. The resolution was proposed by Russia and was also supported by China,...
McCaul Preparing Authorization of Military Force If Gaza War Escalates
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-TX), chair of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told CNN on Monday that he was drawing up an authorization for the use of military force (AUMF) against Hamas, Hezbollah, and other groups in the region if the Gaza war escalates. "I hope I...
Hundreds Killed in Israeli Bombing of Gaza Hospital
Israeli airstrikes targeted the Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza City on Tuesday night, killing hundreds and wounding many more, Middle East Eye reported. Reports say at least 500 people were killed, mainly women and children. For their part, the Israeli military is...
Israel Asks US for Additional $10 Billion in Military Aid
Israel has asked the US for an additional $10 billion in military aid amid its onslaught in Gaza, The New York Times reported on Monday night. The report said lawmakers in Congress are working with the White House to craft a spending package that will include military...
US Secretly Provided Ukraine With Cluster Bomb ATACMS
CNN reported Tuesday that the US has secretly provided Ukraine with Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS), munitions that typically have a range of about 190 miles and can be fired from the HIMARS rocket systems. US officials told The New York Times that the ATACMS...